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Nothing to persuade one to deal with them as fas as I can see. Always have been and always will be really dodgy characters in the motor trade. A shame as all dealers tarred with same brush to some extent. I do have to laugh when disgruntled customers say such as he stole my money selling a bad car and will not refund me. Consumer law is there to be used, use it.

Still looking but think I am getting to know the vehicles much better now.

Same way google maps thinks I live 50 odd miles away.

One thing I have noticed is that not a lot really comes as standard. In the specs it lists things like front and rear seatbelts etc etc things which one takes for granted. My 2008 Freelander has electrical front seats height, position ,lumbar adjust. These are things which I thought most cars of 2021 would have. Looking through specs for 2020 models the SE looks very spartan in its basic form.

Will have to drag myself into the 21st century. In my naivety have been looking only at vehicles fitted with the Amundsen or Colombus sat nav.

Never been au fait with doing nav using my phone.

Need time to digest these figures. Thanks.

I prefer 2 to 3. Is there something wrong with the DQ200 at that mileage then?

Yes there is a lot of mileage difference but also a big price difference.

Just keeping my eye in as to what is out there. Here are a couple of options opinions appreciated. https://www.motors.co.uk/car-60540237/?i=4&m=srs https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107235348052?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&make=SKODA&model=OCTAVIA&advertising-location=at_cars&maximum-mileage=100000&year-from=2018&sort=relevance&include-delivery-option=on&postcode=nr148jb&body-type=Estate&year-to=2018&radius=50&fuel-type=Petrol&page=2 Now in my ignorance the 1st car seems a good price whereas I think the second is a bit overpriced.

Thanks again for the replies. According to my girls I drive like an old fart so should get 100mpg.

Why do I post things without asking all I need. I need SatNav but am confused as to what is what. I believe that the Amundsen setup has SatNav but something can be added to others that do not, correct? I am at a loss when I see stuff like is fitted with Apple Play and Android equivalent. I have an android phone on a cheap PAYG arrangement can I use this or do I need to have lots of data for navigation. As you can see I have no idea how a phone system can get me from A to B.

Another question. Have been comparing 1.4 engine estates and am confused re mileages quoted all are the 1.4TSI a 65 plate says 46.3 mpg 16 plate says 45.6 urban 67 plate says 41.5 mpg all urban figures. Are they not all the identical engine, all seem to be 148BHP

Intend to do some serious looking beginning of next week.

Regarding wheel size I have always gone with what the car was designed for. Not one meant to have 15in running around on 17in say. I can see your point re small engines. That is why I discounted the 1.0L before reading on here not that bad. When I see that say a Fiat 500 has 1.0L and 1.2L engines I wonder how a smallish engine will cope, as you say with a fairly hefty, in comparison, body.

I really need to have a sit in/ ride around in both models. I could never do without an estate of some kind. Not needed 99% of the time but when that 1% comes around. Having some air in ones tyres does make a difference. Your Polo would probably be as comfortable riding around on just the rims.

Thanks for the replies guys. Power is not an absolute essential. I would fit a tow bar but only for towing a trailer to the tip. I did see this one listed at a dealer only a few miles away. https://www.robinsonsmotorgroup.co.uk/skoda/used-cars/13289705-skoda-octavia-estate-se-technology-1.0-tsi-115-ps-6-g-man/ This has the 1.0L engine. Must admit would not have considered such a small engine. Also reading the dealers blurb says is a hatchback but looks an estate to me.

Forgot to mention budget is £20K max.

Yes another newbie asking the same old proverbial cherry question. Currently have a 2008 Freelander 2. Have been told by the boss she has to go as she is scared to drive it due to crankshaft position sensor faults. Have told her am 99% certain now sorted but to no avail. Our previous vehicle was a Volvo V70 which gave us good service so I immediately thought ah yes another V70. Still trying to sort out which engine, trim level, etc the usual things. Whilst trawling the net somehow got onto reading a review of a Superb which sounded not bad at all. Never even been in one yet. So to cut a long story short will look at Superbs and Octavias estates but if I could have a few pointers in the right direction. There will be no long mileage trips, well very rare, mostly around town and 50 miles to the coast etc. I like diesels but is not really a requirement with this sort of usage. I prefer autos, am getting lazy. Have enough gearchange fun with my classic Citroen. We well, she , likes things like heated seats, heated anything really. Powered tailifts sound good to my mind. A nice big satnav screen, providing the satnav is actually any use etc etc. So down to you to persuade me away from a V70. Thanks